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Palmer, Kristina L. – 1987
This document contains guidelines for social workers and other resource persons who are assisting self-help groups. It begins by defining the purpose of the resource person as meeting with group members on a consistent basis to provide information about available resources, offer suggestions and advice when appropriate, answer questions, and offer…
Descriptors: Consultants, Group Dynamics, Information Services, Resource Staff
Download full textScharlach, Andrew E. – 1987
This guide was designed to help individuals interested in developing caregiver support groups. It begins with an overview of the caregiving situation, identifying stresses associated with caregiving and factors which have been shown to moderate stress. Purposes of a support group are discussed; differences between support and therapy groups are…
Descriptors: Coping, Group Dynamics, Group Membership, Group Structure
Stuntzner-Gibson, Denise; And Others – 1990
This 60-item bibliography, a compilation of abstracts of books, articles, handbooks, conference proceedings, and newsletters published from 1978 through 1989, addresses various aspects of groups, programs and other self-help resources for parents and other family members of people with disabilities. Literature in the first section provides…
Descriptors: Adults, Advocacy, Annotated Bibliographies, Delivery Systems
